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T.J. Birkenmeier/St. Louis Sun Collection

Accession Number:

MA 91:35

Location:

Manuscript Stacks, Row 12

Dates:

1985 – 2008, chiefly 1988-1990

Size:

6 boxes

Creator/Collector:

Collected by T. J. Birkenmeier.

Acquisition info:

Donated by Thomas J. Birkenmeier on May 2, 1991

Accruals:

No accruals expected

Custodial history:

The T.J. Birkenmeier/St. Louis Sun Collection was assembled over time by T. J. Birkenmeier during his time at the Sun.

Language:

English

Processed by:

Jean Gosebrink, 1990s; Sarah Cain, February 2014

Conservation notes:

Items placed in acid-free folders within archival boxes. Staples and metal paper clips have been removed and replaced with vinylcoated paper clips where necessary.

Scope and Content:

The collection contains research and administrative files, correspondence, photographs, ephemera, and prototypes. The Sun was published from September 25, 1989 to April 25, 1990. Tom Birkenmeier was the Marketing Director for the Sun.